City

Protection, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Comanche County  ·  Kansas

👥637Population
💰$64,853Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$54,300Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate194 (40.6%)
Some College61 (12.8%)
Associates83 (17.4%)
Bachelors54 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree84 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College12.8%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,853 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$54,300 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$475/mo
Total Housing Units359
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Protection, KS

Protection is a city in Kansas, located in Comanche County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 637 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Protection is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,853 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Protection is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $475 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Protection is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.55%).

Protection, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Protection
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67127 637 $64,853 $54,300 $475 1.4% 28.9% 79.6%